---
title: delegate
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nssearchfield/delegate
---

# delegate

The delegate for the search field, or nil if the search field doesn’t have a delegate.

## Declaration

```swift
weak var delegate: (any NSSearchFieldDelegate)? { get set }
```

## See Also

### Managing Search

- [NSSearchFieldDelegate](appkit/nssearchfielddelegate.md)